Add 7/14 and 50/54
7/14 + 50/54 is 77/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
7/14 = 7 × 27/14 × 27 = 189/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
50/54 = 50 × 7/54 × 7 = 350/378 - Add the two like fractions:
189/378 + 350/378 = 189 + 350/378 = 539/378 - 539/378 simplified gives 77/54
- So, 7/14 + 50/54 = 77/54
In mixed form: 123/54
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